As instructional designers, we need to have a broad-based toolkit, one that allows us to complete widely varying tasks from designing effective interactive e-learning modules to writing targeted needs analysis …
Ahoy! AllenComm, Training Consulting Company, Creates Pirate Performance Map
To celebrate, here at AllenComm, we’ve donned our tri-corn hats, strapped on our sabers and created a pirate performance map to ensure a successful voyage. Salt Lake City (September 19, …
Localization, Not Just Translation, for Effective Global Corporate Training
Corporate training, at least the way we envision it here at Allen, isn’t a conduit for transferring information to a learner but needs to reflect the culture of the organization …
How Training Companies Evolve to Meet Learner Needs
How do top training companies meet continuously changing learner needs? I remember the day my family bought our first set of encyclopedias. It was a humid Minnesota summer evening and, …
Building Successful Partnerships with eLearning Vendors
I’ve been a corporate training (elearning vendor) Project Manager for eight years and during that time I’ve worked with some truly talented, smart, and decisive clients. I strive to build …
Are You Using Your Training Tools Effectively?
Recently, I spoke with a former colleague who has worked in the instructional design field for over 20 years. As we talked, he pointed out how much the field has …
CISPI Cracker Barrel– Like a Tasting Menu of Learning Tools and Success Stories
The term ‘cracker barrel’ refers to the type of informal gatherings to share ideas and information that used to happen around the cracker barrel in an old-style country store. Now …
Taking Yourself Less Seriously in the Corporate Training Industry
I’ve decided that laughter is my secret workplace weapon. I truly believe it cures most ills: One, I’ve found that in uncomfortable situations, beating someone to the punch with a …
Innovation: Step Away from the Box for Training and Development Professionals
I recently read an article about the state of our economy that had an interesting take on the problem. It didn’t blame the Bernie Madoffs of the world, or the …